Academic Counsellor

Academic Counselor

Responsibilities:

• Guide students in selecting appropriate

  IT courses and career paths

  based on their interests and goals.
• Provide clear information on

  course content, duration, fees, and industry-related career opportunities

  .
• Assess student aptitude and recommend relevant training programs accordingly.
• Counsel students on

  time management, study techniques

  , and

  skill development

  .
• Track and review student progress, offering constructive feedback for academic improvement.
• Address student queries related to academics, materials, or career paths effectively.
• Coordinate with trainers/faculty to stay updated on

  course changes and training schedules

  .
• Organize and support

  workshops, seminars

  , and

  career development sessions

  .
• Maintain records of counseling sessions, student progress, and follow-ups using

  CRM tools

  .
• Assist in

  admissions and enrollment

  by guiding prospective students.
• Stay current with

  IT industry trends and job market demands

  to provide relevant career advice.
• Foster a

  positive, motivating environment

  to encourage student engagement and retention.
• Use CRM data to analyze patterns, track performance, and support strategic decision-making.
• Exhibit flexibility with work timings and adapt quickly to business requirements.
• Apply a dynamic

  sales-oriented approach

  with quick adaptability and implementation of new strategies.

Education:

• Graduate degree required. Preferred:

  BBA (Sales/Marketing/IT Management)

  , or

  Bachelor’s in Education, Psychology, or IT

  .

Experience & Skills:

• Prior experience in

  academic counseling, career guidance, or student support

  is preferred.
• Basic understanding of

  IT courses, technologies, and industry pathways

  .
• Proficiency with

  CRM tools

  (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho).
• Strong

  communication and interpersonal skills

  .
• Excellent

  analytical abilities

  and experience with

  data-driven decision-making

  .
• Time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Patience, empathy, and an approachable personality.
• Ability to collaborate with

  cross-functional teams

  (trainers, faculty, admin).
• Adaptability to dynamic academic schedules and evolving student needs.
• Motivated to contribute to

  academy growth

  through student enrollment and engagement.
• Sales-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to achieving targets.

Key Competencies:

• Student counseling and career guidance
• Verbal and written communication
• CRM management and data analysis
• Time and task management
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Active listening and emotional intelligence
• Workshop facilitation and public speaking
• IT industry awareness and career trend analysis
• Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude
• Goal-driven and proactive follow-up capabilities